Field Deployment Engineer — Privacy‑First, Mission‑Critical

Cape; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 175,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

100% coverage of medical, dental, and vision premiums

Unlimited PTO

Job summary

Cape is seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer in Washington, DC, to ensure the effective implementation and operational success of our secure mobile products. The role involves engaging directly with federal customers, addressing ambiguous needs, and delivering structured solutions.

The ideal candidate has a solid background in software engineering, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a high-trust environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a software engineering or forward deployed engineering role.
• Strong ability to scope ambiguous problems and make sound prioritization calls.
• U.S. citizenship and eligibility for a U.S. Top Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Own the technical delivery of Cape’s products into customer environments.
• Embed with customer teams to understand workflows and constraints.
• Write production-grade code for customer deployments.

Skills

Software engineering

Technical problem-solving

Excellent communication

Tools

Networking tools

Mobile technologies

Job description

Cape is seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer in Washington, DC, to ensure the effective implementation and operational success of our secure mobile products. The role involves engaging directly with federal customers, addressing ambiguous needs, and delivering structured solutions.

The ideal candidate has a solid background in software engineering, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a high-trust environment.